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Long service medal for 102-year-old Second World War veteran
At 102 years old, Brigadier (Retired) Les Wright MBE would have been confident he had all the medals he’d earned over a lengthy military career. But it turns out he was entitled to one more.
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Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata appointed Special Representative to the New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand’s only living recipient of the Victoria Cross, Willie Apiata, has been appointed a Special Representative to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and promoted to Honorary Warrant Officer Class One (WO1).
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Celebrating Samoa Language Week
It's Samoa Language Week - Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa. Read what being Samoan means to some of our personnel.
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Former Woodbourne recruit returns as new Base Commander
The fanfare of a military parade was on full display at RNZAF Base Woodbourne today, to herald a change of command.
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Kiwi patch goes pink
A Royal New Zealand Air Force aviator is raising money for breast cancer awareness by selling Pink Kiwi patches, modelled on the Defence Force’s generic military-issue patch.
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Manahi Sword returned to Rotorua iwi and presented to new Defence Force chief
A symbol of an enduring and important relationship between the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Te Arawa iwi has been acknowledged in a ceremony in Rotorua.
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Third Royal New Zealand Air Force flight for New Zealanders in New Caledonia
Assisted departure flights continued today.
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Sailor mows lawns for cancer cause
A sailor with an after-hours Devonport mowing business boosted his workload to support a friend with cancer.
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Providing free dental care on remote Tongan island a rewarding exercise for Lower Hutt soldier
On the remote Tongan island of Lifuka, New Zealand Army Dental Hygienist, Lance Corporal Victoria Nawalaniec, found herself a long way from her private practice roots.
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NZ Army electrician sparked by exotic start to her military career
Lance Corporal Krimson Pamata has just started out as a New Zealand Army electrician but has ticked off an early career highlight...